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African Union suspends Sudan over violence against protesters
According to Al Jazeera, the African Union (AU) has suspended Sudan's membership days after the military launched a brutal crackdown on protesters that killed dozens of people. The AU's Peace and Security Department…
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Buhari, Tinubu head to EU-AU summit in Abidjan (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari and National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu have departed Abuja for the European Union-African Union (EU-AU) summit in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Mohammed Abdullahi…
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[The Presidential Blog] Professor Osinbajo in Addis Ababa for the AU summit
The Acting President is currently in Ethiopia attending the 29th Ordinary Session of the African Union. According to an official statement from the Office of the Acting President, Professor Osinbajo.…
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AU Chairman, Alpha Conde calls President Buhari
by Dolapo Adelana The Chairperson of the African Union (AU), President Alpha Conde of Guinea, Friday, called President Muhammadu Buhari in London, to wish him good health and speedy recovery.…
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Analysis: On the AU Commission elections, Nigeria messed up
by Mark Amaza The recent elections of the African Union Commission have come and gone, and a new chairperson of the commission has been elected: Chad’s Moussa Mahamat replaces South…
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This is the deal Yahya Jammeh signed before stepping down (READ)
The deal signed by former Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh before agreeing to step down has been revealed. According to SaharaReporters, the deal was brokered by the Economic Community of West…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: The endgame in Banjul
by Olusegun Adeniyi Last Friday, leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) demonstrated an uncommon resolve when, following their meeting with a recalcitrant Yahya Jammeh, they asked…
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Is Buhari’s anti-corruption war selective? VP Osinbajo reacts
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, said it is absurd to say that the ongoing anti-corruption war of the Buhari administration is selective and one sided. According to a statement…
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EFCC was right to freeze Fayose’s bank account – SERAP explains why
A Civil Rights group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), on Sunday, justified the decision of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze the bank account of the Ekiti…
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Buhari, Obasanjo, Fayemi attend African Union meeting in New York (PHOTOS)
On the third day of his trip to the United States, President Muhammadu Buhari attended the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) meeting in New York. The meeting was…
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African Union proposes one passport, one currency: Is the world coming to an end?
Before anything, let's be clear on the headline - it's a joke. Anyway, word on the street is that the African Union plans on introducing a singular currency and passport in…
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AU commends Nigeria’s election, says it shows maturity of democracy
by Ranti Joseph African Union (AU) chief, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma congratulated Muhammadu Buhari for winning Nigeria’s presidential election, praising outgoing leader Goodluck Jonathan for graciously accepting the results. Dlamini-Zuma, on Wednesday…
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UN, EU, others tell FG to respect the Constitution
by Ranti Joseph The United Nations, the European Union and the African Union, on Wednesday, urged the Federal Government and other stakeholders in the electoral process to respect the constitutional…
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The Dame of swag: First Lady, Patience Jonathan steps out in brown flowing outfit (LOOK)
by Akan Ido Nigeria's First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan arrived Abuja yesterday night after President Goodluck Jonathan and his delegation cut short a trip to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea for an AU special…
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Nigeria make World Cup last 16, Jonathan to cut short AU trip & other important news you should know today
by Oge Okonkwo Nigeria make world cup last 16 - Vanguard Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2 to finish top of group, Nigeria qualify A double from Lionel Messi a day after…
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Why Jonathan didn’t speak at Mandela’s memorial service – Abati explains
by Adeola Balogun Following murmurs in the country that President Goodluck Jonathan was snubbed at late Nelson Mandela's memorial service because he wasn't allowed to speak, the Presidency has issued…
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“It is almost impossible to find any young leader presently who hasn’t been influenced by The Future Awards” – Aziza Uko speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’
by Mercy Abang For the Conversations with Abang Mercy for the week, Aziza Uko, the Chief Operating Officer of the Future Awards Africa talks about the awards – In seven…
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Why the Sudanese President wasn’t arrested in Nigeria – FG
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday explained why Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was not arrested in Nigeria. It said by the statute of the African Union (AU), he was supposed…
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In case you didn’t know: My name has brought good luck to Nigeria – Jonathan
by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan has urged parents to choose good names for their children as his name has brought good luck to Nigeria. Jonathan said this yesterday on…
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Zenawi passes on
by Stanley Azuakola Only a month after the death of the late Ghanaian president, John Atta Mills, the prime minister of Ethiopia Meles Zenawi has been confirmed dead. He died…
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Nepotism? Zuma’s ex-wife, Nkosazana, emerges African Union head
by Isi Esene South African continues to dominate the leadership of the African continent with the election of Nkosazana Dlamin-Zuma, the South African Home Affairs minister and ex-wife of the…
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